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This Cowboy Seasoning Rub is going to blow your mind! It is the perfect spice mix when you are looking for a dry rub with a chili base and no sweetness. It is super simple to make and you will have plenty to stash away for a summer of grilling steak, ribs and chicken. You an even mix it in with vegetables.
The flavor is definitely chili heavy, with hints of garlic and cumin. Kind of has a Tex-Mex flair to it.
Ingredients needed to make this recipe
- chili powder
- garlic powder
- onion powder
- cumin
- paprika
- dried oregano
- black pepper
- sea salt
- cayenne pepper
How to make the Cowboy Seasoning Rub
In a small bowl, combine all the ingredients.
Sprinkle meat with spice mix and grill as desired.
Just look how amazing these steaks look after they are grilled!
Perfection, it is one of my favorites!! This seasoning mix pairs perfectly with Alabama White Barbecue Sauce. Just in case you were wondering.
Recipe Notes
- I used about one Tablespoon of spice mix per steak. Season as desired.
- This is a dry rub so I did not rub the steaks with oil first. Use 2 teaspoons of oil per steak if you like.
- Allow the spice mixture to sit on the meat for at least 30 minutes before grilling. You want your meat to be room temperature before you put it on the grill.
More delicious seasoning mix recipes:
- Cafe Mocha Dry Rub
- BBQ Rub - contains brown sugar
- Canadian Steak Marinade
Check out this Perfect Grilled Steaks post to learn how to grill steaks at home.
Enjoy!!
Cowboy Seasoning Rub
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup chili powder
- ⅛ cup garlic powder
- ⅛ cup onion powder
- ⅛ cup cumin
- ⅛ cup dried oregano
- 1 Tablespoon paprika
- 1 Tablespoon sea salt
- 1 Tablespoon course black pepper
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper use more or less - can substitute red pepper flakes
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine all the ingredients.
- Sprinkle meat with spice mix and grill as desired.
Notes
- I used about one Tablespoon of spice mix per steak. Season as desired.
- This is a dry rub so I did not rub the steaks with oil first. Use 2 teaspoons of oil per steak if you like.
- Allow the spice mixture to sit on the meat for at least 30 minutes before grilling. You want your meat to be room temperature before you put it on the grill.
Seana Turner says
This looks great, and nice to have on hand. My husband likes spicy, but I like it a bit less. Maybe I could just cut the cayenne? Thanks for sharing:) Pinned it! Happy summer grilling.
Lisa Johnson says
You could always leave out the cayenne, but honestly I could not taste it at all. Thanks so much Seana, let me know what you think if you try it.